U.S. consumers and businesses alike have turned cautious about spending this year because of elevated inflation and interest rates, according to Bank of…
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Nissan issues ‘do not drive’ warning for 84,000 older-model vehicles over Takata air bags
by adminNissan has issued a ‘do not drive’ warning for about 84,000 older-model vehicles because they carry recalled Takata-made airbags. The warning affects…
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A top McDonald’s executive is weighing in on claims that the company has jacked up its prices. Joe Erlinger, president of McDonald’s USA, said in…
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Orange juice prices are going through the roof — forcing some makers to consider alternative fruits
by adminOrange juice prices have climbed to fresh all-time highs amid persistent supply constraints, pushing the industry into crisis mode and forcing some makers…
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The Internal Revenue Service announced Thursday that its experimental Direct File free tax-filing option for simplified tax returns would become a permanent…
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Survivors say Russia is waging a war of sexual violence in occupied areas of Ukraine. Men are often the victims
by adminEditor’s Note: This story contains graphic and disturbing descriptions of sexual violence. Within an hour of being arrested by Russian security forces,…
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Iceland volcano dramatically erupts again as streams of lava reach town’s defensive walls
by adminA volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted Wednesday for the fifth time since December, spewing massive lava flows that threaten to cut off…
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China’s Xi Jinping calls for peace conference and ‘justice’ over war in Gaza as Arab leaders visit Beijing
by adminChinese leader Xi Jinping decried “tremendous sufferings” in the Middle East and called for an international peace conference as leaders from Arab…